in good hands
idiom
: in the care of a person or people who are able to take care of someone or something well
It's a great school where you know your kids are in good hands.
I'm confident the shop will be in good hands with you in charge.
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With the kittens in good hands, the center is hoping to figure out who tied and abandoned them.
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
In its announcement of the acquisition, Regeneron assured 23andMe's 15 million customers that their data—including genetic and health information, genealogy, and other sensitive personal information—would be safe and in good hands.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
Cook said Buffett was leaving Berkshire in good hands with Abel.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 May 2025
The Mercury will have a different look this season, but the franchise is in good hands — literally and figuratively — with Thomas leading the charge.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
In its announcement of the acquisition, Regeneron assured 23andMe's 15 million customers that their data—including genetic and health information, genealogy, and other sensitive personal information—would be safe and in good hands.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
Cook said Buffett was leaving Berkshire in good hands with Abel.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 May 2025
The Mercury will have a different look this season, but the franchise is in good hands — literally and figuratively — with Thomas leading the charge.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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“In good hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20good%20hands. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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